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Tater tot casserole made with ground beef, loads of cheese, and crispy tater tots is a comfort food classic and one that never has leftovers at our house!

If you haven't made tatertot casserole yet, do it.  Do it now!  Trust me on this one.  Creamy, cheesy, gooey, meaty, and crispy on top. Ah.  It's just the best!  Try it alongside our homemade cranberry sauce and finish the meal with some yummy lemon cookies!

Tater tot casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

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Tater tot casserole ingredients

• Ground beef – You could also use ground chicken, turkey, or even sausage.
• Onions – Diced.
• Mixed veggies – I like to use a bag of frozen veggies. Canned or fresh work too.
• Condensed cream soup – Use your favorite (my kids are partial to cream of bacon).
• Worcestershire sauce – Soy sauce will work in a pinch.
• Milk – If you don't have milk you can sub water.
• Cheddar cheese – Shredded.
• Tater tots – A bag of frozen tots is perfect.

Mixed vegetables, cream of soup, and ground beef with onions.

How do you make tater tot casserole? (Step-by-step)

⭐ First , brown ground beef with onions, drain excess liquid.

⭐ Next , mix in veggies, cream of mushroom soup, worcestershire sauce, milk, and spices. Spread mixture into a casserole dish.

⭐ Then , sprinkle cheese evenly over ground beef mixture and t op with a layer of tater tots.

⭐ Finally , bake until browned and crispy on top.

Add the beef and veggie mixture to the bottom of a casserole dish.

Preparation

Can you make tater tot casserole ahead of time?

You can prepare the casserole up to a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator, or up to a few weeks in advance if kept in the refrigerator.  If you bake the casserole from frozen you'll want to add about 45 minutes to the bake time.

What kind of vegetables for tater tot casserole?

We like to use a bag of frozen mixed vegetables, but canned or fresh work too.  If your family isn't into mixed vegetables, substitute whatever they like best. Sometimes we just use green beans and corn.

Cover with shredded cheese.

Storage and leftovers

How long does tater tot casserole last?

Tatertot casserole will last 2 – 3 days in the refrigerator in a covered/sealed container. If the casserole was left out at room temperature for more than two hours, leftovers should be discarded.

Can you freeze tatertot casserole?

You can freeze the casserole either before or after it's baked. If you freeze after it's baked (as leftovers) allow it to cool first before putting in the freezer so as not to lower the temperature of the freezer.

What is the best way to reheat tater tot casserole?

If you're reheating individual portions, they can be done in the microwave on high power for 30 – 60 seconds. If you're reheating the dish, it can be done in the oven at 350 degrees until heated through.

And then pile on a layer of tater tots.

Recipe variations

🟢 Try adding barbecue sauce to the veggie/meat mixture for a cowboy kick.

🟢 Stir in some sriracha for a little spice.

🟢 Mix it up with a packet of taco seasoning for some Mexican flare.

Bake until hot inside and crispy on top. Garnish with green onion if desired.

Nutrition

How do you make tater tot casserole healthier?

If you're following a low fat diet, try using reduced fat cheese and low fat cream soup.  You can also substitute ground turkey or ground chicken instead of ground beef. You could even use shredded pre-cooked chicken.

To make a low carb tater tot casserole, skip the tots and top with chopped cauliflower (trust me on this!).

Is tater tot casserole gluten free?

Yes. Make sure you check your individual ingredients for additives, but nothing in the recipe specifically calls for gluten containing products or ingredients.

Ohhhhh, cheese pull!

Complete the meal with our recipe suggestions

We know just what to serve with our easy tater tot casserole! I like it alongside a bright salad like this creamy cucumber salad or fresh broccoli salad. It also pairs well with a batch of quick dinner rolls, and don't forget some classic banana pudding or strawberry poke cake for dessert!

Don't expect there to be leftovers.

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I like to splash mine with hot sauce too. 🔥

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My six year old picks out all the peas. 😂

Tools we love

• Santoku knife – My favorite knife for cutting vegetables!  This knife is the perfect size and shape, handles great, and is super reasonably priced.  Also, I just love that it's fun and colorful!
• Le Creuset braising pan – This is maybe my all time favorite pan. Great for everything from browning meat on the stove top to baking casseroles in the oven!

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How to Make Tater Tot Casserole

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup diced onions
• 2 cup mixed veggies
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup about 15 ounces
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 2 pound bag frozen tater tots

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• In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onions, drain excess liquid.

• Mix in veggies, cream of mushroom soup, worcestershire sauce, milk, salt, and black pepper.

• Spread ground beef mixture into bottom of 9x13 casserole dish.

• Sprinkle cheese evenly over ground beef mixture.

• Top with a single layer of frozen tater tots.

• Bake in a 425F oven for 25-30 minutes.

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• I used frozen mixed veggies, but you can use canned or fresh. Sometimes I use JUST corn, or JUST peas & carrots, whatever I have on hand.
• You can really use any flavor condensed cream of soup. I've done it with cream of celery, cream of bacon, and even condensed cream of cheese (which was really good).
• It's not necessary to cook the onions with the beef (especially if using already cooked ground beef), I just think it brings out the flavor a little more.
• I've made this with all kinds of cheese, and mild cheddar is our favorite.

Recipe contributed by Kelly Jaime ❤

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Calories: 370 kcal

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